Simplicity

The concept of "living simply so that others may simply live" is not a new one, though it grows increasingly relevant as the world around us grows more complex. We’re faced with new challenges and new opportunities thanks to technology and the global nature of the world we live in. We need an authentic way of living simply that is both inwardly fulfilling and outwardly focused — creating real, positive change in our personal lives and in the world at large.

Our challenge levels are determined by four factors involved in completing the action - time, cost, knowledge, and skills. While these factors may vary by participant, the challenge level can help you choose which actions fit best with your lifestyle and goals.

Our challenge levels are determined by four factors involved in completing the action - time, cost, knowledge, and skills. While these factors may vary by participant, the challenge level can help you choose which actions fit best with your lifestyle and goals.

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for (___) minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

Our challenge levels are determined by four factors involved in completing the action - time, cost, knowledge, and skills. While these factors may vary by participant, the challenge level can help you choose which actions fit best with your lifestyle and goals.

Support a Sharing Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, neighbors or classmates.

Our challenge levels are determined by four factors involved in completing the action - time, cost, knowledge, and skills. While these factors may vary by participant, the challenge level can help you choose which actions fit best with your lifestyle and goals.

Less Screen Time

I will replace (___) minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

Our challenge levels are determined by four factors involved in completing the action - time, cost, knowledge, and skills. While these factors may vary by participant, the challenge level can help you choose which actions fit best with your lifestyle and goals.

Our challenge levels are determined by four factors involved in completing the action - time, cost, knowledge, and skills. While these factors may vary by participant, the challenge level can help you choose which actions fit best with your lifestyle and goals.

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by (___) minute(s)

Our challenge levels are determined by four factors involved in completing the action - time, cost, knowledge, and skills. While these factors may vary by participant, the challenge level can help you choose which actions fit best with your lifestyle and goals.

Track my Purchases

I will spend (___) minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

Our challenge levels are determined by four factors involved in completing the action - time, cost, knowledge, and skills. While these factors may vary by participant, the challenge level can help you choose which actions fit best with your lifestyle and goals.

Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

Our challenge levels are determined by four factors involved in completing the action - time, cost, knowledge, and skills. While these factors may vary by participant, the challenge level can help you choose which actions fit best with your lifestyle and goals.

Our challenge levels are determined by four factors involved in completing the action - time, cost, knowledge, and skills. While these factors may vary by participant, the challenge level can help you choose which actions fit best with your lifestyle and goals.

De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.

Our challenge levels are determined by four factors involved in completing the action - time, cost, knowledge, and skills. While these factors may vary by participant, the challenge level can help you choose which actions fit best with your lifestyle and goals.

Have a Garage Sale

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

Our challenge levels are determined by four factors involved in completing the action - time, cost, knowledge, and skills. While these factors may vary by participant, the challenge level can help you choose which actions fit best with your lifestyle and goals.

Organize a Course

I will organize Ecochallenge.org's discussion course 'A Different Way: Living Simply in a Complex World' with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.

Our challenge levels are determined by four factors involved in completing the action - time, cost, knowledge, and skills. While these factors may vary by participant, the challenge level can help you choose which actions fit best with your lifestyle and goals.

Buy Used Clothes

I will spend (___) minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.

Our challenge levels are determined by four factors involved in completing the action - time, cost, knowledge, and skills. While these factors may vary by participant, the challenge level can help you choose which actions fit best with your lifestyle and goals.

For over 26 years, we have provided ways for all of us to connect the dots between our actions, our impact, and our will to create significant environmental + social change. We show you, your workplace, your school, your community how our collective behavior connects with a better shared future.